TIES532 Service oriented architectures and cloud computing for developers, 5 - 10 op, During this course the student gets introduced to technologies used in cloud computing. [kotisivu]

During this course the student gets introduced to technologies used in cloud computing. The course follows a practical hands-on approach.

Because several different technologies are used in cloud computing, the course will consist of several practical assignments. Possible topics include :

• SOA and RESTfull web services (Paas, SaaS)
• Virtual machine management (Iaas; Amazon EC2, open-stack, ...)
• Computation in the cloud (Map-reduce, ...) 
• Data in the cloud (NoSQL databases, scalability, redundancy, ...)
• etc ...

Types of cloud deployement models will be covered shortly. The models of cloud deployment are more of a business aspect of cloud computing and are hence not at the core of this course. A more business oriented course, which is suitable for less technical students interested in cloud computing is TJTSS70 Cloud Computing. Unfortunately that course will not be offered in the academic year 2012-2013.

Good knowledge of at least one modern object-oriented programming language (e.g. Java, C#, C++, etc.). Experience with scripting languages is an asset.  During the demos, we will be working mostly with Java. We will also work with XML and related technologies, therefore basic knowledge of XML technologies is required.

The course consists mainly of practical sessions and sessions during which students will present their solutions. Near the end of the course there will be two lectures focusing on the future of cloud computing.

There is no exam, and the grading is pass/fail. 

The ECTS credit allocation scheme is as following:

• The student may receive 5 credits for work on the basic tasks given every week.
• Up to 5 extra credits are awarded for working more deeply on specific subjects.

Between 5  and 10 credits can be received from this course. The workload is depending on the experience of the student in programming, self-study and the targetted number of credits.

There will be 3 contact sessions per week of two hours each. Two of these are in a computer class where the students will work on assignments. The other session will be filled with students presenting their work and general feedback.

The first lecture is obligated! In case you are unable to attend, please inform the teacher.

In case of any questions about this course, please contact the teacher trough the form at http://users.jyu.fi/~miselico/teaching/TIES532/2012/contact/